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Italy’s tax burden rises to 43.5% as household purchasing power declines despite growth
New national statistics highlight ongoing economic pressures for Italian families, characterized by rising consumer spending offset by inflation, alongside a modest improvement in public deficit metrics.
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Italy's sorted plastic recycling faces collapse amid global market pressures and high costs
Institutional reports and regional authorities warn that economic disparities and Asian overproduction are forcing domestic recycling systems to the brink, risking incineration for sorted materials.
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Italy’s water crisis costs €13.4 billion a year
The annual cost of water scarcity is twice the European average, as rising temperatures and growing demand put increasing pressure on Italy’s water resources.
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Tax / AI targets 20,000 “ghost houses” in Italy
The Revenue Agency is using artificial intelligence to compare cadastral records with aerial images and identify undeclared properties and building irregularities.
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Massive rockfall strikes Tofana di Dentro near Cortina d'Ampezzo: no injuries reported
A significant landslide has impacted the Tofana group in the Italian Dolomites, triggering emergency oversight and path closures while rescue teams were simultaneously managing an unrelated mountain injury.
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Athletics / Italy’s record-breaking athletics team celebrates a golden summer
European champions and medal winners reunite at the Trento Sports Festival after an historic season, with sights already set on the 2027 World Championships and the Olympics.
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Formula 1 / Verstappen wins in Sepang as Antonelli extends his lead
The Dutchman takes his first victory of 2026 in a rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli strengthens his grip on the championship.
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Books / Italian publishing market tops €1 billion in sales
Book sales rose 3.2% in the first nine months of 2026, with nearly 70 million copies sold and the Frankfurt Book Fair set to showcase Italian publishing internationally.
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Vatican marks 800 years of St Francis with a special philatelic collection
A joint issue featuring the saint’s life and works brings together Vatican City, Italy, San Marino and the Sovereign Order of Malta for the anniversary.
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Transport / Bergamo and Venice airports set to get direct rail links by Christmas
New connections to major cities' airports will make train-to-flight journeys faster and more sustainable.
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Research / Italy launches its first national polar conference
Scientists, institutions and businesses will gather in Rome to strengthen Italy’s role in Arctic and Antarctic research and prepare for the next International Polar Year.
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Italian Police seize 19 kilo cocaine trove featuring "flavored" narcotics
An international drug ring has been dismantled in Northern Italy, with authorities seizing millions in narcotics packaged using sophisticated branding techniques, alongside weapons and cash.
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Street food businesses nearly double in Italy in ten years
The number of street food businesses has grown by almost 89% since 2016, with southern Italy emerging as the sector’s main growth engine.
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Farewell to Luigi Marconato, the gluten-free pioneer who changed the celiac diet
The longtime Molino di Ferro entrepreneur helped create Italy’s gluten-free food market, turning his expertise in maize into products designed for people with celiac disease.
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